7. City Vehicles, Equipment, Tools, Supplies, etc10. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY
1) Use of City Vehicles, Equipment, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms and Facilities
1) In using the City's vehicular equipment, employees must keep in mind the fact that they
are representatives of City government and that their conduct in adhering to the rules of
safety and courtesy on the road is a reflection, for good or bad, on the City. Thus, it is
imperative that such employees abide by these rules and policies with the highest degree
of professionalism. Any fines or forfeitures incurred by an employee while operating a
City vehicle due to traffic or parking violations shall be the responsibility of the
employee and all fines, forfeitures or monies shall be paid by the employee.
2) City vehicles, equipment, supplies, tools and uniforms shall not be used for private or
unauthorized purposes. City owned vehicles are to be used only for City business. Only
City employees may drive City vehicles, and persons other than City employees are
allowed as passengers only when it is necessary for conducting City business. Travel
beyond the local area must be approved by the department head so it is known where the
vehicle will be at all times.
3) City tools and equipment are not to be used for anything other than City purposes.
Employees or friends may not use tables, chairs, ladders, tools, equipment, office
equipment, etc. for personal use.
4) Employees or friends may not use the facilities for non work related activities such as
washing vehicles, tuning engines, rotating tires, meetings, etc. Employees may rent
facilities (parks, community center, etc) consistent with other policies related to facility
rental and in the same manner as the general public.
5) Employees shall be responsible for the proper care and use of City vehicles, equipment,
supplies, tools and uniforms; and shall promptly report to their supervisor all accidents,
breakdowns or the malfunction of any equipment so that the repairs may be made.